What dry-in means
Dry-in is the point where the roof deck is covered with underlayment, or the building with roof and wrap, so rain can no longer get in, even though the finish roofing is not on yet.
Also called dried in, roof dry in.
Where it matters on a roofing job
On a reroof, plan tear-off so every section you open is dried in the same day. On new work, dry-in is a common draw milestone and the point where interior trades can start. Put it on the schedule and in the payment terms.
Work it out
- Licensing: Roofing license rules by state
- Tools, templates and guides: Free roofing resources